AG v O'Shea [2004] JRC 034 (20 February 2004)

AG v O'Shea [2004] JRC 034 (20 February 2004)

The defendant's previous failure to respond and the nature of the offences justify consecutive youth detention sentences and a compensation order under Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 1994.

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Citation
[2004] JRC 034
Parties
Defendant: Unnamed Defendant; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 February 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Youth Detention, False Pretences, Drug Possession, Compensation Order, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Youth Detention False Pretences Drug Possession Compensation Order Forfeiture

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Parties

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for obtaining by false pretences
  2. 2 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis
  3. 3 compensation for victim

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's previous failure to respond and the nature of the offences justify consecutive youth detention sentences and a compensation order under Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 1994.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 3 months' youth detention for obtaining by false pretences
  • 1 month's youth detention for possession of cannabis, consecutive